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‘Choice is yours’: Qatar kicks off its annual National Sports Day in push for healthy lifestyle

Since 2012, the country has preserved the holiday on the second Tuesday of every February Residents across Qatar are marking the annual National Sports Day (NSD) on Tuesday with the…

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News

Where to go and what to do for Qatar National Sport Day 2017

The holiday is aimed at encouraging residents to take up a more active and healthy lifestyle, and there are lots of fun activities being planned across the country. What do you plan to do?

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Photos

Thousands head outdoors to enjoy Qatar National Sport Day 2016

Windy weather aside, many said they enjoyed the wide range of activities set up at Katara Cultural Village, the Pearl-Qatar, Aspire Zone and other places.

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Sports News

Healthy wishes to all on Qatar’s National Sport Day

The team at Doha News wishes all our readers the best of health and fitness on Qatar National Sport Day 2016.

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Sports News

What you need to know about 2016 National Sport Day in Qatar

From fun runs to mini golf to sack races, aerobics, boxing and pony rides, there is a lot to check out on NSD. Here's our guide on where to go and what to do to keep active on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016.

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News

Qatar orgs asked not to hand out free stuff on National Sport Day

A government circular states that organizations should focus on raising awareness about the importance of physical activity, and that shows, performances and other such offerings detract from this main message.

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Life

Residents polled about exercise habits before Qatar National Sport Day

To gain a better understanding of what people in Qatar would like to see during the country's next national holiday, residents have been asked to fill out a five-minute survey on their physical activity and sports-related interests.

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Life

Olympic champion, star Qatari athlete urge residents to race in Doha Dash

Silver medal-winning Mariam Farid said she hopes her experiences will encourage other young people in Qatar to get active and take part in the National Sports Day dash. Online registration for the event closes on Feb. 2.

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PHOTOS: Crowds turn out to mark National Sport Day in Qatar

From Katara to Aspire to the malls and the MIA Park, as well as the Sports Village by the Post Office, there's no shortage of venues hosting activities in Qatar today for Sport Day.

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